Senior Composite Supplier Development Engineer (Aerospace)

Beta-Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont seeks a Senior Supplier Development Engineer for composites to advance supplier performance, lead audits, and drive issue resolution across the composite supply base.

You will partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, support NPI readiness, and travel up to 50%. Competitive compensation with RSUs and extensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or supply chain in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier recovery, supplier improvement, and cross-functional resolution of complex supply chain issues.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, process validation, and supplier risk management.
• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements, specifications, and production constraints.
• Experience using data and KPIs to drive supplier accountability and performance improvement.
• Strong project leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement and root cause methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Due to regulations, contractual requirements, and export control laws, applicants must be a U.S. person.
• +/- 50% Travel

Responsibilities

• Lead development and performance improvement of key composite suppliers supporting production.
• Assess supplier capability in composite manufacturing processes (layup, curing, bonding, machining, finishing) and capacity to meet production demand.
• Drive resolution of high-impact quality and delivery issues, including execution of recovery plans.
• Lead root cause analysis for composite defects (e.g., porosity, delamination, cure variation) and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and process reviews, including special processes and quality system compliance.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to improve yield, throughput, and process control.
• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI), including qualification, FAI, and ramp to rate.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, qualify new sources, and support make/buy decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement focused improvement actions.
• Serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues impacting production or program milestones.
• Prepare concise updates on supplier risk, performance, and recovery status for leadership.

Skills

Supplier development

Supplier quality

Manufacturing engineering

Operations

Supply chain

KPIs

Project leadership

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

BETA Technologies in Vermont seeks a Senior Supplier Development Engineer for composites to advance supplier performance, lead audits, and drive issue resolution across the composite supply base.

You will partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, support NPI readiness, and travel up to 50%. Competitive compensation with RSUs and extensive benefits are provided.